Somalia’s First Formal Musical Event in 25 Years
Phil Moore of Al Jazeera is reporting that Somalia held its first formal musical performances in more than 25 years last week. The festival, held...
U.S.: Celebrating Black Love Gentleman's Ball Style
by Christopher A. Daniel
Black love and relationships have been strictly heterosexual in society and pop culture. With the Patrik-Ian Polk-developed Logo dramedy Noah's Arc,...
Tunisian Rapper Sentenced to Jail for Anti-Cop Lyrics
NSFW (Not Safe for Work - pas sûr pour le travail)
Reuters is reporting that a Tunisian court has sentenced a rap singer to two...
Geoffrey Holder: Iconic Dancer, Artist and Actor Dies at 84
Jennifer Dunning and William McDonald of the New York Times are reporting that legendary choreographer, actor and artist Geoffrey Holder has died. Family spokesman...
Mali: Musician Baba Salah Calls for War in Song "Dangay"
https://soundcloud.com/studiomali/baba-salah-the-north-dangay
Yochi J. Dreazen of The Atlantic is reporting that, in Mali, popular musician Baba Salah is using his talent to call for war. Although...
ALL ARTS FIRST TWENTY: ‘Social’ Doc on Social Media and Black Identity Debuts
In an increasingly digital world, social media platforms become sites of joy, pain and transformation for users. Award-winning Panamanian American filmmaker Dehanza Rogers' documentary,...
Nelson George: ‘Funk is the Link Between Soul and Hip-Hop’
Black pop culture curator Nelson George screened his upcoming VH1 Rock Doc, Finding The Funk, on opening night of Atlanta’s BronzeLens Film Festival. Finding...
Michel du Cille: Three Time Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer Dies
The Washington Post is reporting that celebrated photographer Michel du Cille, a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer has died. It is being reported that du...
Ryan Coogler: 'Fruitvale Station' Director Talks Filmmaking and Oscar Grant
Ryan Coogler is the writer/filmmaker responsible for the tear-jerking independent feature, Fruitvale Station. The 27-year-old Oakland native with a serious Bay Area accent earned...
Maurice Hines: Tap Dance Legend Talks Manzari Bros. & ‘Tappin’ Thru Life’
After more than 60 years in show business, Maurice Hines sets the standard for performers that are as equally passionate about family as they...
